Roughing the Kicker
Definition
A defender, having missed an attempt to block a kick, tackles the kicker or otherwise runs into the kicker in a way that might injure the kicker or his vulnerable extended kicking leg. This protection is also extended to the holder of a place kick.
Outcome
15 yards and an automatic first down
2022 Stats
- View Roughing the Kicker Penalties By:
 - Teams
 - Teams - Per Game
 - Player
 - Position
 - Week
 - Down and Distance
 - Referee/Crew
 - Complete Penalty Log
 - Season
 
By Penalty
Roughing the Kicker penalties commited by position during the 2022 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Back | 4 | 58 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 
| Linebacker | 2 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 
| Runningback | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 
| Totals | 7 | 103 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 
